Basic Potato Soup
(Serves 4)
Ingredients:
2 cups stock or reduced-sodium broth
1 1/4 lbs. white potatoes, peeled and cut into bite-size cubes
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 small carrot, peeled and chopped
1 cup fat-free half and half or milk
1/2 teaspoon thyme or Italian seasoning
Sea salt or garlic salt to taste
Freshly ground pepper to taste

Directions:
1. Bring broth to a boil in a large saucepan.
2. Chop vegetables while broth is heating, then add to saucepan.
3. Return to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes.
4. Let cool slightly, then puree until smooth, or until soup is desired consistency.
5. Stir in remaining ingredients and cook for 5 minutes more.
Recipe courtesy of the United States Potato Board (USPB) – www.potatogoodness.com.

Hot Spinach Dip
Ingredients:
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
2 Tablespoons chopped onion
3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cans (13.5 oz. each) Popeye Spinach, drain well, reserving 1/2 cup liquid
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1 roll (6 oz.) jalapeno cheese, softened
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3/4 teaspoon celery salt
3/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Dash of red pepper
Directions:
1. Combine butter, onion, and flour. Stir [...]

Green Bean Casserole
Ingredients:
1 medium onion, chopped
Butter
2 cans (14.5 oz. each) Allens Cut Italian Green Beans
1 cup sliced water chestnuts
1 cup shredded cheese
1 can (10.75 oz.) cream of mushroom soup
1 can french fried onion rings
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Saute onions in butter.
3. Layer ingredients in a greased casserole as follows: Beans, onions, water chestnuts, cheese, [...]

Brown Sugared Carrots
(Serves 4)
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 to 1 1/2 pounds carrots, all a similar size and thickness, peeled and quartered lengthwise, tops reserved for garnish
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon molasses
1/2 to 1 cup water
2 tablespoons butter
1 sprig rosemary
Directions:
1. In a skillet large enough to hold the [...]

Classic Potato Casserole
(Serves 6)
Ingredients:
1 1/4 lbs. Yukon Gold potatoes, very thinly sliced
1 cup quartered and thinly sliced onion
1 cup shredded reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese
1/2 teaspoon Italian herb seasoning
1/2 cup stock or reduced-sodium broth
1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
Directions:
1. Spray an 8-inch microwave-safe baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Place 1/3 of the potatoes [...]